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To withstand the psychological torture and isolation inflicted upon him by the Gestapo, Bartok disappears into the world of chess in search of salvation and inner freedom. Based on the novel by ...
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- Film Movement
While the Nazi troops march into Vienna, the lawyer Josef Bartok hastily tries to escape to the USA with his wife but is arrested by the Gestapo. Bartok remains steadfast and refuses to cooperate with the Gestapo that requires confidential information from him.
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- Walker & Worm Film
- Philipp Stölzl
Synopsis: To withstand the psychological torture of the Gestapo, a lawyer imprisoned by the Nazis rescues himself in the world of chess.You can watch Chess Story through Flatrate,Rent,buy on the platforms: Film Movement Plus,Google Play Movies,Amazon Video,Apple TV,YouTube,Fandango At Home.
Play trailer 1:58. 2 Videos. 9 Photos. Drama Thriller War. To withstand the psychological torture of the Gestapo, a lawyer imprisoned by the Nazis finds refuge in the world of chess. Director. Philipp Stölzl. Writers. Eldar Grigorian.
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Jan 8, 2023 · Cast: Oliver Masucci, Rolf Lassgård, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr, Moritz von Treuenfels Director: Philipp Stölzl Screenwriter: Eldar Grigorian Distributor: Film Movement Running Time: 110 min Rating: NR Year: 2021 Buy: Video. If you can, please consider supporting Slant Magazine.
Dr. Josef Bartok (Oliver Masucci) is preparing to flee to America with his wife Anna when he is arrested by the Gestapo. As a former notary to the deposed Austrian aristocracy, he is told to help...
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- History, Drama, War
Jan 19, 2023 · But here, director Stölzl and screenwriter Eldar Grigorian, in addition to adding several characters not found in previous versions, seize upon the book’s surreal underpinnings and weave them...
